Editor’s Page

Welcome to the Fall, 2018, edition of the Promenader—a quarterly publication of the Roochester Area Federation of Round and Square Dance Clubs.

In This Issue

The “Photos & Features” section of this issue includes open letters from Carol Ann Stahl (on club insurance) and Eileen Webster (on dancer recruitment), as well as a report from the Silver Squares summer picnic, recognition of Fran and Nick Haldoupis by the Village Squares, and thoughts on inter-club cooperation.

On an interesting historical note from the archives, we present a copy of the impressive program for dance event—the Early American Heritage Ball—that was held as part of the Rochester / Monroe County celebration of our nation’s bicentennial in 1975.

Other articles in this issue cover timely topics gleaned from outside sources, including a wonderful presentation of the many reasons for joining the community of dancers, and a reminder of what it takes to be a good angel when you help out in classes and class-club dances.

Fall Friendship Ball—September 29

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned dancer, you should attend the September 29th Fall Friendship Ball, the RAF’s annual “welcome back” dance and optional catered dinner. The dance (2:00–5:15pm) is free, and the optional dinner is $15 per person.

Read the reminder in this issue and download the flyer, then clip and send your dinner reservation stub and check to Stu Jones at the address shown on the stub. Or (to save printer ink!) just send your check, with your name and the number attending.)

In Memoriam

In this issue we say farewell to Brian Adams (long-time cuer and round dance teacher), Ralph Kingsley (Victor Swing-A-Longs), and Paul Yatteau (Cloverleafs).

Quarterly Chuckle

LUNCH WITH THE GIRLS

A group of 15-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Dairy Queen, next door to the Ocean View restaurant because they had only $6.00 among them and Brad Johnson, the cute boy in Social Studies, lived on that street.

10 years later, the group of 25-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the beer was cheap, the restaurant offered free snacks, the band was good, there was no cover charge, and there were lots of cute guys.

10 years later the group of 35-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the cosmos were good, it was right near the gym and, if they went late enough, there wouldn’t be too many whiny little kids.

10 years later the group of 45-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the martinis were big, and the waiters wore tight pants and had nice buns.

10 years later, the group of 55-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the prices were reasonable, the wine list was good, the restaurant had windows that opened (in case of hot flashes), and they served fish (which is good for your cholesterol).

10 years later the group of 65-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the lighting was good, and the restaurant had a senior citizen discounts.

10 years later, the group of 75-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the food was not too spicy, and the restaurant was handicapped-accessible.

10 years later, the group of 85-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they had never been there before.